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August 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

US Marines Practice Drone Defense With Existing Service Weapons

The US Marine Corps has launched service-level training to equip personnel with techniques for countering drone threats using standard weapons already available to them. The three-day exercise, conducted at...

August 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

UK, Australia Deepen Partnership on Advanced AESA Radar Technology

The UK and Australia have agreed to examine the integration of Australian radar technology into the UK Armed Forces. A statement of intent signed in Canberra brings together the...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Kodiak Containerized Launcher in Live-Fire Test

Lockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first live-fire demonstration of its Kodiak containerized launcher, a system designed to launch Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munitions from land, air,...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US Army Picks Six Firms to Build UGVs for High-Risk Missions

The US Army has selected six companies to develop production-ready unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) prototypes for frontline logistics and casualty evacuation missions. The Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) program...

Agile Defense Secures $93M Deals to Modernize Marine Corps Cyber Infrastructure

Virginia-based Agile Defense has secured contracts totaling $93.3 million to support and modernize network operations for the US Marine Corps. The larger $88 million award, carried out in partnership...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

Dstl Develops New Detector to Improve Thermal Vision Through Obscurants

The UK is integrating three technologies into a single capability to help British troops maintain visibility when smoke, dust, and other battlefield obscurants restrict their view. Working with Amethyst...

August 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Northrop Grumman Advances 50mm Gun System for Layered Air Defense

As airborne threats become more advanced and place greater pressure on short-range air defense systems, Northrop Grumman is developing a new gun-based solution to provide an additional layer of...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Denmark Selects Rheinmetall MASS Systems for Five Frigates

Denmark’s arms procurement agency has awarded Rheinmetall an approximately 745 million kroner ($116 million) contract to provide its Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) self-protection systems for the Danish Navy’s...

August 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

South Korea Launches $2.43B K2 Tank Upgrade Against Drone Threats

South Korea plans to invest 3.43 trillion won ($2.43 billion) in upgrading its K2 main battle tanks to improve their survivability against evolving battlefield threats, including drones and anti-tank...

KBR Wins US Army Support Contract for Precision Strike Weapons

Texas-based defense contractor KBR has received a task order valued at up to $208 million to support operations under the US Army’s Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project...